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We're building a new home for writers and readers
Located in the heart of Capitol Hill, the new Hugo House will bring together word lovers of all ages and from all backgrounds to cultivate careful attention to language.
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Summer writing camps for youth
Open to students entering grades 6–12, Scribes creative writing camps include instruction from published writers, field trips, writing activities, and much more.
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Summer writing classes
Register now for a summer writing class. We offer classes for writers of all levels in poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, submitting your work, and more — both online and in person.
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Ben Lerner on August 9
The final speaker in our 2017-18 Word Works: Writers on Writing series, noted poet, novelist, essayist, and critic Ben Lerner will examine the novel as a curatorial form.
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As a member, you receive great benefits while also supporting writers in our community. Memberships allow us to provide stimulating classes and events for writers and readers to connect to the craft of writing.
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A place to read words, hear words, and make your own words better. We provide classes, events, and fellowships for emerging and established writers.
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Register Now For Classes
Register for a summer class and receive early bird discounts through June 18.
- Write, Revise, Workshop, Submit! with Anastacia-Renee: Generate new poems then edit, revise, and polish with a plan to submit.
- Experimental Autobiography with John Englehardt: Engage in writing exercises and discussion to find new and exciting ways into your own personal history.
- Writing With Your Languages with Sarah Dowling: Explore techniques for drawing upon the languages you care about; no foreign language knowledge required.
More info is available in our online class catalog.
From The House
Four Ways to Refine Your Critic’s Voice by Melinda Bargreen
Posted Wed, 6/20/2018
by Guest ContributorAs the saying goes: “Everyone’s a critic.” But bringing out your inner reviewer is a complex process. Writing a review is much more than just “criticizing.” In my upcoming class,…
Summer Readings and Events: Write Our Democracy, Ben Lerner, and More
Posted Tue, 6/5/2018
by Molly WoolbrightWords are alive and malleable. At Hugo House, you can literally watch them being shaped by living, practicing writers. Our events, too, focus on the process of writing as much…